{"product_id":"wind-flyers-hardcover","title":"Wind Flyers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAngela Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLoren Long\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Angela Johnson and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator Loren Long introduce readers to a band of under-celebrated World War II heroes--the Tuskegee Airmen.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll he ever wanted to do was fly.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith fleeting prose and transcendent imagery, this book reveals how a boy's love of flight takes him on a journey from the dusty dirt roads of Alabama to the war-torn skies of Europe and into the hearts of those who are only now beginning to understand the part these brave souls played in the history of America.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngela Johnson has won three Coretta Scott King Awards, one each for her novels \u003ci\u003eThe First Part Last\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeaven\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eToning the Sweep\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe First Part Last\u003c\/i\u003e was also the recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award. She is also the author of the novels \u003ci\u003eLooking for Red\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Certain October\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books for younger readers include the Coretta Scott King Honor Book \u003ci\u003eWhen I Am Old with You\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by David Soman; \u003ci\u003eWind Flyers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI Dream of Trains\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Loren Long; and \u003ci\u003eLottie Paris Lives Here \u003c\/i\u003eand its sequel \u003ci\u003eLottie Paris and the Best Place\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Scott M. Fischer. Additional picture books include \u003ci\u003eA Sweet Smell of Roses\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJust Like Josh Gibson\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Day Ray Got Away\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAll Different Now\u003c\/i\u003e. In recognition of her outstanding talent, Angela was named a 2003 MacArthur Fellow. She lives in Kent, Ohio. Visit her at AJohnsonAuthor.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLoren Long illustrated President Barack Obama's \u003ci\u003eOf Thee I Sing\u003c\/i\u003e; the newest version of \u003ci\u003eThe Little Engine that Could\u003c\/i\u003e by Watty Piper; Madonna's second picture book, \u003ci\u003eMr. Peabody's Apples\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eNightsong\u003c\/i\u003e by Ari Berk; Frank McCourt's \u003ci\u003eAngela and the Baby Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eLove\u003c\/i\u003e by Matt de la Peña; and \u003ci\u003eIf I Was the Sunshine \u003c\/i\u003eby Julie Fogliano. He also wrote and illustrated the Otis series and was part of the Design Garage for Jon Scieszka's Trucktown series. Loren's work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives with his wife and two sons in Cincinnati, Ohio. Visit him at LorenLong.com.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.6 x 11.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 09, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgia Children's Book Award (2011)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Clover Award (2009)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delaware Diamonds Award (2009)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind Flyers\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47297352564985,"sku":"9780689848797","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/QmVhSE03QmNIZWRwVy9iMXIySmIzQT09.webp?v=1769221224","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/wind-flyers-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}